— Roman Epic

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Reading in English of selected Roman epic poems. Authors may include Lucretius, Vergil, Ovid, Lucan, Silius Italicus, Valerius Flaccus, and/or Statius. Relationship between the Greek and Roman epic tradition, the political and social contexts of the works under discussion, and the critical and creative reception of Roman epic. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), extensive writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), extensive writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).